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Gongkangs Celenraph

No. 3672 ter

Banks.

THE NATIONAL BANK OF CHINA,

LIMITED.

Insurances.

THE

STANDARD:

Authorised Capital.................................1,000,000 ENDOWMENT Subscribed Capital. 300,000

HEAD OFFICE :-HONGKONG.

Court of Directors -----

ASSURANCE.

1: AMONG THE MANY ADVANT- AGES of this form of Assurance, the following may be mentioned:-

D. Gilles, Esq.

Chan Kit Shan, Esq.

ChowTung Shang, Esq. Kwan Hol Chuen, Esq.

W

H. Stolterfoht, E1q.

Chief Manager, GEO. W. F, PLAYFAIR,

Branchez-London, Yokohama, Shanghal and

Amor.

BANKERS:-

The Commercial Bank of Scotland. Parts Banking Co., and The Alliance Bank (Ld.)

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Interest for tz menthe Fixed, 3 per Cent Hongkong, 16th November, 1893. THE BANK OF CHINA, JAPÄN; AND THE STRAITS, LIMITED.

SUBSCRIBED CAPITAL

£1,000,000

CAPITAL PAID-UP ....................................£ 151,093.15.0

BANKERS:

CAPITAL & COUNTIES BANK, LIMITED.

HEAD OFFICE:

No. 3, PRINCE' STEKET, LONDON","

BRANCHES:

BOMBAY, CALCUTTA, HONGKONG AND

SHANGHAL.

AGENCIES 1 PENANG, SINGAPORE AND YOKOHAMA,

RATES OF INTEREST, LLOWED on CURRENT ACCOUNTS

Aand Fixed Deposits can be ascertained

on application.

Every description of Banking and Exchange busincas transacted.

CHANTREY INCHBALD,

Manager.

Hongkong, 6th November, 1893. ** (210

THE MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LIMITED,

AUTHORISED CAPITAL

SUBSCRIBED

BANKERS:

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(a)-It secures an immediate Provision

for wife and family or other rela tires in event of early death.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 1894.

Intimations.

THE

HONGKONG HOTEL.

TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS, "Kremlin "~-~A, B, C. Code.-TELEPHONE; No. 3.

PROPRIETORS............panad

„THE HONGKONG HOTEL COMPANY, LIMITED.

Intimations.

THE HONGKONG AND KOWLOON WHARF AND GODOWN COMPANY, LIMITED.

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS,

"HE SEVENTH ORDINARY ANNUAL

the above Company will be held at the Cam- pany's Office, No. 4. Prays Central, at ra o'clock (Noan), TO-MORROW, 10th February, for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Directors, with a Statement of Accounts to 31st December, 1893-

The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company both days inclusive.

(3)—It provides a Fund for Retirement.HE HONGKONG HOTEL—the most commodious and best appointed Hotel in the Far East, will be CLOSED from 3ed to roth February,

(c)-It supplies an excellent Investment for the regular accumulation of small fixed sums of money? (d)-The Sartender and loan values are

larger than under ordinary Policies

2. AFTER THE POLICY HAS BEEN THREE YEARS IN FORCE—

should the Policy-holder wish to dis- continue future payments-he wii be entitled to receive, on application,

FREE PAID-UP POLICY for a proportionate amount of the Sum Assured, as explained in the Pros. pectus.

Full particulars on application,

DODWELL, CARLILL & Co., Agents, STANDARD LIFE OFFICE,

Hongkong, 8th August, 1893.

NOTICE.

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affords unequalled accommodation to travellers and others. It is situated in the centre or | the town, opposite the General Post Office and the Hongkong Club, adjacent to Pedder'a Whari. the principal landing stage of the Colony) and in close proximity to the Banks and Shipping Offices. The HOTEL STEAM LAUNCH convoys passengers and baggage to and from all Mall Steamers. THE TABLE D'HOTE, at separate tables, is supplied with every delicacy, the cuisine being

under experienced supervision.

THE BED-ROOMS, with adjoining Bath-rooms, are lofty and well ventilated, open on to

spacious Verandahs, are lighted by gas and fitted throughout with electric communicators. The Reading, Writing and Smoking Rooms, Ladies' Drawing Rooms, the new, Bar and public

BILLIARD ROOMS (Six English and American Tables) are fitted with every convenience, The WINES & SPIRITS are selected by an Expert and the BEST BRANDS only are supplied. HYDRAULIC ASCENDING-ROOMS of the latest and most approved type convey passengers

and baggage from the Entrance Hall to each of the five foors abora NIGHT PORTERS and WATCHMEN are continually on duty.

Hangkong, 17th November, 1892.

R. TUCKER

Manager,

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W. BREWER.

HAS JUST RECEIVED 5,000 NEW CHEAP NOVELS. VALLACE'S PRINCE OF INDIA, author ] Dancing Pomps

THE MAN ON INSURANCE COMPANY, WALLACE'S

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LIMITED

CAPITAL SUBSCRIBED

$1,000,000

The above Company is prepared to mezept MARINE RISKS & CURRENT RATES OF GOODS, &c. Policies granted to all Parts of the world payable at any of lis Agencies,

HEAD OFFICE,

No. 5, QUEEN'S ROAD WEST. Hongkong, 24th November, 1893.

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GENERAL NOTICE.

THE ON TAI INSURANCE COMPANY, (LIMITED.)

CAPITAL, TAELS

£1,500,000

1,14,000

·EQUAL TO ... RESERVE FUND

LONDON JOINT STOCK BANK, LIMITED.

INTEREST ALLOWED' on

CURRENT ACCOUNTS at the Rate of 2 per cent. per annum on the Daily Balance.

ON FIXED DEPOSITS***

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For 12 Month............................................5 per cent.

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JOHN THURBURN,

Manager, Hongkong.

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Hongkong, 4th February, 1893.

HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION,

TOTICE is hereby given that the ORDI- NARY HALF-YEARLY MEETING of the SHAREHOLDERS. in this CORPORATION will be held at the ITY HALL Hongkong, on SATURDAY, the 17th day of Februktý next, at Twelve o'clock, Noon, for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Court of Directors together with a Statement of Accounts' to 31st December, 1893-

By Order of the C、urt of Directors,

T. JACKSON,

Chiot Manager. Hongkong, 31: January, 1894. [173 HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION.

NOTICE

OTICE is hereby given that the REGIS- TERS of SHARËS of the CORPORATION -шb= CLOSED from SATURDAY, the zid to, the 17th day of February orz), (both days inclu...) sive), doing which paid to Transfer of Shares can be raglitered.

By Order of the Court of Directors.

T. JACKSON,

Chief Manager. Hongkong, 31st January, 1894. .[175

Amusements.

HONGKONG

ATHLETIC

SPORTS.

To be held on the RACE COURSE on) SATURDAY, the 10th of March, 1894. Com mencing at 1.30 PM.!—

PROGRAMME

1. 120 Yards' Flat Race (Handicap),

5. Throwing the Cricket Ball,

4. Long Jump,

4. Quarter mile (Handicap); Soldiers, Sailors

and Police.

5. Bicycle Race, a milo (Scrafèb),

6. High Jump.

7. Ladies Purse; Half mile (Handicap),

8. Viterans' Race.

... 9. 103 Yards (, hallenge Cup),

'to. "Tug-of-War.

11. Hurdle Race (120 yards,'10 Alights). --

13. Quarter mile Flat Rice.

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13. Mile Flat Race (Handicap); Soldies, &c. 14. Mile Flat Race.

15. 320 Yards (Handicap).

15. Consolation Race (120-yards).

17. Steeplechase.

600,000 $833-333-33- $318,000.00,

BOARD OF DIRECTORS. LEE SING, Esq.

LOU TEO SHUN, Esq. LO YEUX MOOM, Esq.

MANAGER-HO AMEL

MARINE RISKS on GOODS, &c, taken

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at CURRENT RATES to all parts of the World.

HEAD OFFICE, 8 & 9 FRAYA WEST. Honkong, 17th December, TARE."

Intimations.

1974

JURY LIST-1894 TOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to

the Provisions of Section & of The Jury Consolidallen Ordinanca, No. 18 of 1887, T Save on the rat i alant caused to be posted, at the CHIEF ENTRANCE TO THE COURT HOUSE, a LIST OF ALL PERSONS ascertained by me to he Ilable to serve as JURORS.

The said List will remala so posted palli tās 14th lastent, to order that any Petron may apply by notice in writing to me requiring that his Name or the Name or some other Person may be respectively either added to or struck off from the said List, upon cause to be duly assigned in such notice.

ALFRED G. WISE, Registrar.

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Reglatry, Supreme Court, Hongkong, rat Fobruary, 1894-

HONGKONG RIFLE ASSOCIATION, TO,MORROW

(SATURDAY), FEBRUARY 10TH,

2.45 P.K

MARTIN CUP and SPOONS, 200,

and doo yards.

No sighting" shots j· Marilol-Henry only, Special Spoons for the Magasine Rife.

The Rings, Is, required on THURIDAY, and FRIDAY afternoons by the Naval Authorities.

Annual Subscriptions are now due and should be sent to Captain PALMER, Oʻdnance Office.

ARTHUR CHAPMAN, Honorary Secretarý,

145 Hongkong, 7th February, 1894, NEW STOCKS AND NEW PRICE LIST.

HAVE great pleasure in announcing that I have just issued my NEW PRICE LIST, which is most astefully compiled, and a sight reference to it well conclusively prove that the Prices quoted are very reasonable,

No patia have been spared in the selection of every description of Wines and Provisions. with which the Store is fully supplied,

·HRUTTONJEE,

13 D'Agullar Strest. *Hongkong, gih February, 1844

HOO LOONG,

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THE HOD LOONG Gerer. 1 Drapery

Eslabičchment has now on 'view' the contents of several Canes of Goods er Majl Steamers, from London and Paris; all of the finest maia.fal and latest fashion. NOVELTIES.

New Stock Solid-zole Tennis Shoes, Also the Renshaw Shọc.

Association and Rugby Footballs. Indian Cabs.",

A I Telegraph Code. Gelkie's Text Book of Geology. New Queen's Regulations All the Christmas Annuals. Gentlemen's Brown Rasula and Calf Walking New Dance Music.

Boots and Shoes.

WHITAKER'S

Hongkong, 25th January, 1893.

Chevalier's New Song, “Nipper's Lullaby,”.

ALMANACKS–1894./

W. BREWER, UNDER HONGKONG HOTEL, QUEEN'S ROAD,

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KELLY & WALSH, LD

NOW READ P. THE

EDWARD OSBORNE,

Secretary, Honkong. 9th February, 1894

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THIRTY DOLLARS

PER ANNUM.

Shipping.

STEAMERS.

DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP COMPANY,

LIMITED..

FOR SWATOW, AMOY AND FOOCHÓW,

"HE Company's Steamship

THE

"HAITAN,"

Captain Goddard, will be despatched for the above Ports TOMORROW, the 10th instant, st Daylight.

For Fraight or Passage, apply to

DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co,

General Managers, Fongkong, 9th February, 1894.

FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG AND

CALCUTTA.

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THE NEW BALMORAL GOLD MINING THE Sicamakip

COMPANY, LIMITED.

"CATHERINE APCAR," Captain J. G. Olifant, will be despatched for the THE dste of the ALLOTMENT of SHARES above Ports on TUESDAY, the 13th instant,

having been POSTPONED until, the at Daylight. 12th Instant, applications will be received at For Freight or Passage, apply to

DAVID SASSOON, SONS & Co., the HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANK until the

Agents. toth instant.

By Order,

Hongkong, 7th February, 1894.

"WARRACK" LINE OF STEAMERS. FOR KOBE (DIRECT). HE Steamship

W. HUTTON POTTS,

Secretary, Hongkong, 1st February, 1894.

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HONGKONG AND WHAMPOA DOCK COMPANY, LIMITED.

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.

“HE ORDINARY YEARLY MEETING of SHAREHOLDERS will be held at the Offices of the Company, No. 14, Praya Central, on MONDAY, the 19th February, 1894, at 3 o'clock P.M., for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Directors and the Statement of Accounts to the 1st December, 1893.

THE

The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 5th to the 19th February, both days inclusive,

By Order of the Board of Directors.

D. GILLIES, Secretary.

"MORAY,"

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Captain Thomson, will be despatched for the above Port on TUESDAY, the 13th lestant, at Noon.

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For Freight ur Parsago, apply to

DODWELL, CARLILL & Co.,

Agents, Hongkong, 8th February, 1894. [214

AUSTRIAN LLOYD'S STEAM NAVIGA. TION COMPANY.

UNDER MAIL CONTRACT WITH THE AUSTRIAN GOVERNMENT,

STEAM TO SHANGHAI AND KOBE,

Hongkong, 1st February, 1894. 1173 THE Company's Steamabip

THE CHINA FIRE INSURANCE

COMPANY, LIMITED,

THE TWENTY-FIFTH ORDINARY

MEETING of SHAREHOLDERS In the Company will be held at the Company's Office, No. 2, Queen's Road Central, Victoria, on WEDNESDAY, the 21st February, at Twelve o'clock Nogs, for the purpose of receiving a Statement of Accounts and the Report of the Director for the year ending 31st December, 1893.

"The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 8th to the art inst., both days Inclusive.

By Order.

JAS. B. COUGHTRIE, Secretary, Hongkong, rel'February, 1891.

"MARQUIS BACQUEHEM," Captain G. Wallasching, will leave for the shova

For Freight or Passage, apply to

places or or about THURSDAY, the 15th inst.

C. ZANELLA, Agent. Hrugkong, 8th February, 1864.

Farg

EASTERN AND AUSTRALIAN STEAM- SHIP COMPANY, LIMITED,

FOR SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE, (Calling at Porr Darwin and QueenULAND PORTS, and taking through Cargo to ADELAIDE, NEW ZEALAND, TASMANIA, &c.)

*HE Steamship

SHANGHAI NAUTICAL POCKET MANUAL, $1.50.-

IMPERIAL ENGLISH & CHINESE DIARY $1.00, IMPERIAL ENGLISH & CHINESE DATE BLOCK, 75o. HONGKONG TRADING COMPANY. Captain Shannon, wil be despatched for the

DOLLARS & STERLING EXCHANGE TABLES,

Hongkong, 31st January, 1804.

21. to 3/6.

KELLY & WALSH, LIMITED,

PUBLISHERS.

CENTRAL HOTEL,

Blacivic Lighting throughout

the Primissa.

SHANGHAF

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Telegraphic Address

"CENTRAL SHANOKAL"

THIS long-established SELECT Family Hotel, aliuated on the Rund, facing the river in the

centre of the Settlements, is now filled with the latest modern improvements, including Bath and Dressing Rooms ATTACHED to Suites and Single Rooms, with hot and cold water fald-

on, Douche, Shower, Sprare, 'etc., and heated to a comfortable temperature during winter,

COMMODIOUS RECEPTION ROOM FOR VISITORS,

SEPARATE ROOMS FOR PRIVÁTE DINNER PARTIES, bes

An Assistant attends on Passengers by Matt Steamers.

NB.-Special reduced charges may be arranged for on application to the Manager, "F. E. REILLY,

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· PROPRIETOR.

DAWSON'S PERFECTION" OLD SCOTCH WHISKY.

ALLISTON & CO., SOLE AGENTS, Hongkong and the Far East,

68, Quam's Road Central Hongkong, 11th December, 1893

RACES 1894.

THE

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FOR THE RACES.

A

NEW STOCK

OF

FELT HATS, TERAI HATS, -PEARL AND FAWN SHELL HATS.

SCARVES AND TIES. RACING COLORS made to Order, and Promptly Executed.

J. P. COTTAM,

Managing Partner. Nos. 1 to 7, D'Agullar Street,

fa13 Hongkong, 8th February, 1894.

THE

NOTICE.

HE Undersigned having been appointed

Agents for the KONINKLIJKE PAKETVAART

MAATSCHAPPI).

are prepared to grant-through Bilis of Lading to Forts of Jare, Sumates (East and West Coal) Celebes, Timor, Sunda Islande, Datch New Gaines, &c., &c. Bills of Lading for through Cargo from these Parts to be presented to the Undersigned for countersignature.

LAUTS, WEGENER & Co. Hongkong, 25th November, 1893.

Shipping.

STEAMERS,

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"BEN" LINE OF STEAMERS.

FOR NEW YORK, VIA SUEZ CANAL.

THE Stahlp

"BENVENUE,"

Captain Thomson, due here on or about roth instant, will have quick despatch as above.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co.,

Agents. Hongkong, 7th February, 1894. 1207

“SHELL" LINE OF STEAMERS.

FOR HAMBURG AND LONDON." *HE Steamship

RACES T

1894.

** "CONCH,* Captain Moses, will be despatched for the above Forts on or about FRIDAY, the 23rd instant..

For Freight or Passage, apply to

SHEWAN & Co

Agents. Hongkong, 8th February, 1894-

SHIRE" LINE OF STEAMERS.

Ladies Dress Materials Fine Cashmere, SADDLERY, RACING GEAR, STABLE FURNITURE FOR LONDON AND HAMBURG,

Plumb, Velvet and Velveteens in every shade. Flannels, Ceylow Shinings, Barge, latest shades Bikes and Batins, Table-covers, Towelling, Bauplay Gloves, Hosiery, Embroidered Hand-

18. Mile Bicycle Race (Handicap, Nos. 4. §. 13 and 18 are open events. Entry forms can be obtained after the toth of February, 1894, at the VICTORIA RECREATION ALUR QUARRY BAY ATHLETIC CLUB HUMANOM, Mermaid, g, dp, all at reasonable prices DOCKE, or of the Undersigned, and must 15 ban. 5. BARVY Klocks of Spring and Summer Goods: In not later than February agthy riggame for Ladies, and Chillian's wear are new arriving

ZA, DENISON, 1-4 direct from Europe per mall steinsers

Honorary Secretary, owe meb

#HOO LOONG, →No.'f, Lyndhurst Taursos.

RACING SADDLES, with Fittings completa, "passion*** TCPE) JOCKEY WHIPS.

BRIDLER RACING REINS. A BROWN LEATHER PORY HARNESS,

NEW CRAVATS, SCARFS, COLLARS, GLOVE

JOCKET BOOTS, RAI

CARRIAGE BU

ROMA, LAVE.GRAWTOBD&C

THE Steamship

#DENBIGHSHIRE

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Davies, Commander, will be despatched for the shove Ports: on or about the path proximo, peat listsad of as previously-adrastisod, holds

507or Freight of Passagy apply 16

ABYŁY DODWELLA CARLILL & Co,

'" CATTERTHUN,"

above Ports an SUNDAY, the 18th Instant, at Daylight

This well-known Steamer is specially fitted for Passengers, and has large Cooling Cham bers, thus ensuring a supply of Fresh Mest, Ics, &, throughout the voyage. A duly quali fied Surgeon is carried.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co., Agents. Hongkong, 7th February, 1804,

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SAILING VESSELS.

FOR SAN FRANCISCO. HE 100 A. L. British Ship

THE

#MACMILLAN,” Guthrie, Master, will land here for the above. Port, and will have quick despatch.

For Freight, apply to

SHEWAN & Co. Hongkong, 1st December, 1897.

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FOR NEW YORK.

THE 3/3 L. L. 1. American Ship

*KENILWORTH," Baker, Master, nów at Shanghai, will load høre for the above Port, and will have quick' desprich

For Freight, apply to

SHEWAN & Co. Hongkong, 5th December, 1895.

Consignees.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.“

FROM CALCUTTA, PENANG AND SINGAPORE.

“HE Steamship.

THE

having arrived from the above Forts, Consignees

"CATHERINE APCAR"

of Cargo are hereby informed that their Goods will be delivered from alongside.

Cargo impeding the discharge or remaining on board after the gth instant, will be landed at Consignees' risk and expense into the Godowns of the Wanchal Warehouse and Storage Com pany

Limited, Wanchai,

No Fire Insurance will be effected. Bills of Lading will be countersigned by

DAVID SASSOON, SONS & Co

Agents.

Hongkong, 7th February, 1894. -... [204 OCCIDENTAL AND ORIENTAL STEAM- SHIP COMPANY.

NOTICE

*ONSIGNEES_of CARGO per Steamship-

GABLIC

The above Steamer having arrived, Consignano: of Caryo are hereby requested to send in their Bill of Lading for countersignature, and to take Immediate delivery of their Goods from along. side, guk

RAZANMASINE Cargo Impeding the discharge of the eme will be landed and stored at Countgaver rick K

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